Mines Work Health and Safety (Supplementary Requirements) Act 2012
21Workers to be consulted in preparation and amendment of system
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21 Workers to be consulted in preparation and amendment of system
During the preparation or amendment of any part of the health and safety management system relevant to their activities, a mine operator must consult, so far as is reasonably practicable, with workers who may be exposed to risk to their health or safety arising from the mining operations for the mine.
Penalty: [Section 21 Amended by No. 39 of 2020, s. 22, Applied:27 Dec 2020] In the case of –
(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $100 000; or
(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding $20 000.